Notice of Warming Center Opening
PRESS RELEASE
January 5, 2024
Altoona , PA — ALTOONA- In response to the upcoming winter storm warning, the James E. Van Zandt VAMC is operating a Warming Center at our main facility located at 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602. The Warming Center is open to any Veterans who are homeless or in need of a place to keep warm.
The following services will be available:
- Electrical outlets for charging electronic devices and operating medical equipment and Wi-Fi
- Water
- Information about the current weather situation
- Other help is available on an as needed basis.
The Warming Center will be open starting this evening and lasting throughout the weekend.
Service animals only are permitted in the Warming Center. No other pets are allowed in the building. Owners are expected to toilet and feed their animals.
Individuals should bring their disaster kit, including:
- Prescribed Medications/Medical Supplies.
- Electronic devices and charging cords.
- Crates, food/bowls, and leashes for service animals.
The facility complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
For more information, please call Rachel Prichard in the Public Affairs Office at 814-943-8164 ext. 14905 or 814-329-9754.
John Harlow, Public Affairs Supervisor Specialist
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